Grade 1 Objectives

Definition and Identification of Information Needs
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Locate, with guidance, resources that are appropriate to ability level and interest level
• Utilize the library as a source of information.
• Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction

Library- Media Specialist (LMS)
• Recognize different areas of the library serve different purposes
• Check out and return books using established procedures
• Recognize that picture books are ordered alphabetically
• Recognize that non-fiction books are ordered numerically
• Demonstrate awareness of information

Information Strategies
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Recognize parts of a book (cover, author, illustrator, index, table of contents, spine, spine label, title page, barcode date due slip, and identification stamp)

Information Processing
Library- Media Specialist
• Develop attentive and purposeful listening and viewing skills
• Become familiar with the work of authors and illustrators
• Make connections by responding to a literary resource

Technology Use
Classroom Teacher
• Demonstrate a basic ability to use a computer, including keyboard, mouse, CD-Rom, and headphones
• Use content-specific software
• Seek assistance for technology problems
• Describe ways technology is used to help people work, learn and play and how it constantly changes
• Use simple menus and screen prompts

Responsible Use
Classroom Teacher and Library- Media Specialist
• Adhere to the district’s acceptable use and copyright policies
• Demonstrate proper use and care of print and digital resources